Do we run every day?

[BryanH2O]

After deciding to take control over my fitness, waistline and health I have downloaded the app. About to start wk1 but just wondered is it every day? TIA 👌

[Sortyourlife]

Nah it tells you you should have AT LEAST a full days rest in between runs - so every week you do three runs.

For the first few weeks you should definitely feel fine just leaving 1 days rest in between , so run on Monday Wednesday Friday Sunday, for example (your first 3 week 1 runs and the first week 2 run).

As it gets to the longer runs you might find it more beneficial to leave 2 days rest instead.

It also doesn’t mean 24 hours either - so you can’t run at 5am Monday morning and think oh I’ve had a days rest I’ll run at 5am Tuesday morning. It means have a complete day off from it, plus whatever bits of day are hanging around on the days you run.

Hope that helps!

[BryanH2O in reply to Sortyourlife]

Cheers thanks for that! Let the games begin! 🏃‍♂️

[SandieF Graduate]

Absolutely agree. Your body needs that full days rest to repair and recover. It’s non negotiable 😂

However there is nothing to stop you doing non impact exercise on your rest day, cycling, swimming, weight training etc but please not running. Enjoy the variety of other exercise. 👍

[AnnieW55]

Have a look st the link below. It is long but full of brilliant information. Good luck and don't forget to let us know how it's going.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...